The Mule Recipe
Make The Mule Recipe in just 7m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
Prepare glass
Chill a copper mug or highball glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice while you assemble ingredients to cool it down. A chilled copper mug keeps the drink exceptionally cold, but any glass will work.
Add base
Fill the chilled mug about halfway with crushed ice or add several large ice cubes to reach approximately 1 cup of ice. Pour 2 oz vodka over the ice.
Add citrus and sweetener
Add 1/2 oz fresh lime juice to the mug. If you prefer a slightly sweeter Mule, add 1/4 oz simple syrup. If you like it tart, omit the syrup.
Top with ginger beer
Gently pour 4 oz ginger beer over the vodka and lime. Pour slowly to preserve carbonation and to avoid overflow.
Stir gently
Use a bar spoon to gently stir the drink twice or three times just to combine ingredients — do not over-stir or it will flatten the ginger beer.
Finish and garnish
Express a lime wedge over the drink by squeezing it briefly to release oils, then drop it into the mug as a garnish. Optionally add a sprig of mint, a piece of candied ginger on a pick, and 1 dash of Angostura bitters on top for aroma. Serve immediately while very cold.
